How the flu can lead to death

How the flu can lead to death

Beginning back in October 2017, the deadly flu season started off with a vengeance in the United States.  So far the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that 37 children have succumbed to the flu that is spread throughout 49 out of 50 states. 

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Warning - smoking just one cigarette a day carries a heavy price

Warning - smoking just one cigarette a day carries a heavy price

If you believe smoking only one cigarette a day will protect you from dangerous health effects, you are wrong. This news is according to a new study conducted at UCL Cancer Institute at University College, London, finding that smoking even a small number of cigarettes a day can still have substantial negative health ramifications down the road.

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Natural ways to get “feel good” endorphins flowing

Natural ways to get “feel good” endorphins flowing

Endorphins are among the brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters which function to transmit electrical signals within the nervous system.  They are found in the pituitary gland and are also distributed throughout the nervous system.

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Minimize your risk of a winter heart attacks

Minimize your risk of a winter heart attacks

This scenario sets you up for a greater chance of having a heart attack because of the vast difference between the higher demands for oxygen the heart needs compared to what it really is being supplied. 

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8 ways your body benefits from adequate sleep

8 ways your body benefits from adequate sleep

More than ever, health professionals understand the health benefits adequate sleep provides.  Here are 8 ways your body will benefit when you sleep like a baby each night:

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